Silver Underlayment
Silver Foam Underlayment is our basic underlayment option and a great choice for all laminate installations. The foam has an attached foil moisture barrier film and the added feature of an adhesive strip. This Silver Foam will absorb minor imperfections in the sub-floor, giving your laminate floor a smooth, even surface to float upon.
3mm Silver Underlayment:
- Color: White & Silver
- Type: Vapor Barrier
- Construction: Polyethylene Foam Pad & foil barrier film
- Coverage: 200 sqft / roll
- Thickness: 3mm
- Subfloor Compatibility: All Types
- Floor Compatibility: Laminate
- Installation Method: Floating
- Recommended Usage: Residential & Light Commercial
- STC (Sound Transmission Class): None
- IIC (Impact Insulation Class): None
- Density: None
- Prepare the Subfloor: Level, repair, and make sure its is free of debris
- Begin the first row: Place the roll on the ground with the film side down (facing the subfloor). NOTE: The overlap of film should be position toward the open room and the foam will face the wall.
- Measure and cut accordingly: The plank width will determine how many rows of flooring you will be to install. when you reach 1ft away from the underlayment, stop and roll out a second row of underlayment.
- Begin the second row: Unroll,measure and cut. Place the foam side over the top of the film overlap from the previous row. Butt the edge together to create a nice seam, so not overlap.
- Tape the Seams: Use industrial tape to adhere the seams together to make a flat & even surface.
- Finish: Continue installtion in sectins by repeating the steps above